Historical Compliance Records IL 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Prairie Path Water Company-whispering Hills

EPA ID: IL1115700 ยท 8,300 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Prairie Path Water Company-whispering Hills (IL1115700): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Beyond the 61 historical violations on Prairie Path Water Company-whispering Hills's EPA record, nothing remains open - the utility is currently compliant and supplies water to 8,300 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 67
Avg Safety Score
8,300
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
61
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
29
Contaminants Flagged
$300K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Prairie Path Water Company-whispering Hills Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$110,253
Median Household Income
65,806
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Prairie Path Water Company-whispering Hills serves a community with a median household income of $110,253 and an estimated 65,806 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Prairie Path Water Company-whispering Hills's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
63th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 63th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 49% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Prairie Path Water Company-whispering Hills compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2015 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Atrazine 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Benzene 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Contaminant 2110 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen)
Lead 5 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2015 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Atrazine at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Benzene at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.

Contaminant 2110 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead at 5 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 10 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.002 ppt, PFOS: 0.014 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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8,310 people
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8,275 people
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8,366 people
C 0 violations
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8,200 people
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8,407 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $800
PFAS Treatment $300
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,450

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,450 (one-time) vs. $15,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Prairie Path Water Company-whispering Hills (EPA ID: IL1115700) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 8,300 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 4 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 61 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 10 resolved, 51 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 16, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 16, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 16, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 16, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2946 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2946 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2326 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2326 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2110 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2110 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2065 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2065 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2037 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 2037 Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead Inorganic 5 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Contaminant 2005 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2032 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2033 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 2 No
Atrazine Organic 2 No
Contaminant 2040 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2041 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2042 Other Violation 2 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by IL or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Prairie Path Water Company-whispering Hills (IL1115700) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prairie Path Water Company-whispering Hills water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Prairie Path Water Company-whispering Hills; its 61 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Prairie Path Water Company-whispering Hills serve?

Prairie Path Water Company-whispering Hills serves approximately 8,300 people across 4 ZIP codes in Illinois.

Where does Prairie Path Water Company-whispering Hills get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
290
Detections
12
Latest sample
11/6/2024
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 14 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFPeA 14 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 13 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBA 8.7 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBS 8.6 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOA 8.3 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFHxS 5.7 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Prairie Path Water Company-whispering Hills safe to drink?
Prairie Path Water Company-whispering Hills has a C safety grade based on 61 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Prairie Path Water Company-whispering Hills's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2015, Atrazine, Benzene, Contaminant 2110. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Prairie Path Water Company-whispering Hills serve?
Prairie Path Water Company-whispering Hills serves approximately 8,300 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Prairie Path Water Company-whispering Hills's water source?
Prairie Path Water Company-whispering Hills draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Prairie Path Water Company-whispering Hills's service area?
The Prairie Path Water Company-whispering Hills service area has a median household income of $110,253. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Prairie Path Water Company-whispering Hills get its water?
Prairie Path Water Company-whispering Hills's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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1

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2

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3

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